142 EXPOSITION, &C., OF THE M. H. SACRAMENT. Before the Benediction, is sung: great a Sacrament To Father and to Son Bread from heaven Thou hast given them, Having all delight in itself. Evening Devotions. These Devotions form an EVENING OFFICE of two parts: the first may be said in the afternoon or evening, the other before retiring to rest for the night. EVENING OFFICE: FIRST PART. V. O God, come to my assistance : Glory be to the Father &c. Alleluia (when proper). ANTHEM. 1. During Advent, from Septuagesima to Wednesday in Holy Week, and on fast days. Come, let us fall down before the Lord that made us: for He is plenteous in mercy unto all that call upon Him. 2. During Easter-time. Come, let us give praise to our God, for He is high and terrible, alleluia the Lord is King of all the earth, alleluia. 3. From Trinity Sunday to Advent, and from Christmas-Eve to Septuagesima. Come, let us praise the Lord, for He is good for His mercy endureth for ever (alleluia is added at Christmas-time). Here the PSALMS, LESSON, and HYMN follow according to the day, observing that on the evenings preceding principal festivals, the office, unless otherwise directed, is said as on the feast itself. PSALMS, &c., SUNDAY. Psalm 109. DIXIT Dominus Domi no meo: Sede a dex tris meis: Donec ponam inimicos tuos: scabellum pedum tuorum. Virgam virtutis tuæ emittet Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio inimicorum tuorum. Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ, in splendoribus Sanctorum ex utero ante luciferum genui te. Juravit Dominus, et non pœnitehit eum: Tu es sacerdos in æternum, secundum ordinem Melchisedech. Dominus a dextris tuis: confregit in die iræ suæ reges. Judicabit in nationibus, implebit ruinas: conquassabit capita in terra mul1 torum. : With Thee is the principality in the day of Thy strength in the brightness of the Saints: from the womb, before the day-star have I begotten Thee. The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. The Lord at Thy right hand: hath broken kings in the day of His wrath. He shall judge among the nations, He shall fill ruins: He shall crush the heads in the land of many. De torrente in via bibet: propterea exaltabit caput. Gloria &c. Of the torrent in the way shall He drink: therefore shall He lift up His head. Glory &c. Psalm 110. CONFITEROR tibi, Do. I WILL praise Thee, O Lord, with my whole meo in consilio justo- heart in the council of rum, et congregatione. Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus. Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus: et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi. Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus: escam dedit timentibus se. Memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui: virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo : Ut det illis hereditatem gentium: opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium. Fidelia omnia mandata ejus; confirmata in secu the just, and in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all His wills. Praise and magnificence are His work: and His justice endureth for ever and ever. He hath made a remembrance of His wonderful works, merciful and gracious is the Lord: He hath given food to them that fear Him. He will be mindful for ever of His covenant: He will shew forth to His people the power of His works. That He may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of His hands are truth and judgment. All His commandments are faithful: confirmed lum sæculi facta in ve- for ever and ever, made in truth and equity. ritate et æquitate. Redemptionem misit populo suo mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile Nomen ejus initium sapientiæ timor Domini. Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi. &c. BB He hath sent redemption to His people: He hath commanded His covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is His Name: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: His praise endureth for ever Gloria and ever. Glory &c. Psalm 111. EATUS vir qui timet Dominum in mandatis ejus volet nimis. LESSED is the man that feareth the Lord: in His commandments he shall delight exceedingly : Mighty on earth shall be his seed: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Glory and wealth shall be in his house: and his justice endureth for ever and ever. To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just. Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth, he shall order |